Rishtey(Meaning of Relationships) Chapter 36 (Swaragini & Suhani Si Ek Ladki)

“Nahi maa. Ithna sab kuch ho raha hai. How to do engagement in this situation” said Rachna to Sumitra when they were having dinner. “Even I don’t feel it’s good Sumitra ji. Shekar is going through so much. How will we face him” said Rajinder feeling bad for Shekar. “But ji. This is the 4th time we are postponing the engagement. I don’t feel its good” said Sumitra. “Bhabi is absolutely right” said Shekar entering their house. “Oh I feel I disturbed your dinner sorry” he said as he saw them having dinner. Rajinder washed his hands and said “Nahi nahi Shekar. We finished” Rachna panicked. She did not had guts to face him after whatever happened. She lowered her head. Shekar caressed her hair and said “We should not postpone Rachu’s engagement this time” Rajinder looked at him with painful eyes and said “But Shekar” He was cut in between by Shekar who said “Nothing happened Raj. Everything is fine. Ginu is upset. She will be alright. And Rachu’s engagement will cheer her. For her I’m asking you this” and folded his hands in front of Rajinder. Rajinder held his hand and hugged him. He knew what Ragini meant for Shekar. He has seen Shekar’s love from the time she was born. He complied for Shekar’s request. Shekar and Rajinder were best friends from childhood. Words were not required to understand each other. He knew how Ragini changed Shekar’s fortune and how much he had expectations from her. One side he was feeling bad for Ragini who was like his daughter and other side it was his best friend Shekar. More than that he was also father of a daughter. He knew his pain. Sumitra smiled through her tears. Rachna left from there to her room. Sumitra went behind her. As she entered Rachna’s room she hugged Sumi and started sobbing. “Shh Rachu.” said Sumi caressing her hair. “Why is he stubborn maa. Why he did not understand her happiness” said Rachna. “Because he is her Dad Rachu. He knows what is best for her. She is his life. Don’t you doubt his love for Gini” said Rajinder entering her room after Shekar left. “So you are doubting on Gini’s love baba?” asked Rachna standing infront of him. “I don’t know all that Rachu. I know Shekar will not think anything bad for Gini. I’m with him in this” said Rajinder. “Aap apni dosti nibhavo aur mai apni dosti nibhavungi baba. I’m with my Gini” said Rachna looking straight into his eyes for the first time. Rajinder left from there not willing to complicate the thing. Sumitra looked at her daughter shocked. She was the same Rachna who did not even fight for her own love when Rajinder rejected Kabeer due to misunderstanding. Now she was fighting for her best friend’s love with her Baba whom she follows blindly without questioning. She caressed her hair and Rachna hugged her and sobbed.
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“Kya kare Latha. How to make Shekar understand” said Pankaj sitting in the hall. Suhani was sitting beside his leg keeping her head on his one leg and Pankaj was caressing her hair. “But Pankaj ji. He is right in his place.” said Latha sitting beside him. “But Latha he has to understand her choices rather than forcing her to accept his choices” said Pankaj. “Papa is right maa” said Suhani. “Ani. You people are not understanding Shekar bhaisaab’s plight. He is her father and are you both not aware how possessive he is about her. There was nothing he did not give to Gini. He gave her all the freedom. At the same time he made sure Gini doesn’t misuse her freedom. Giving freedom to your child and letting them to live their life on their own is not the only job of parents. They have to be careful and take decisions so that the kids don’t spoil their life” said Latha. “But Maa she loves Nitin and he also loves her. You have not seen their love maa” said Suhani. “I don’t want any more arguments on this Ani. I will not let you go against Shekar bhaisaab” said Latha and headed to her room. “Papa” said Suhani looking at Pankaj. “Ani bacha. Don’t worry I’m with you. I know my Ani never takes wrong decisions. If she takes also she will rectify it soon.” said Pankaj and kissed her forehead. “You are the best dad in the world” said Suhani sitting beside him and hugging him. Pankaj smiled and rubbed her back.
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“Why did you do this Radhu?” asked Tej holding Radhika from her elbow. “I had no other choice Dad. She would have never accepted her feelings” said Radhika. “And what about your bhayyu’s feelings? Do you even know how much he loves her? What about his life Radhu? He will be scattered. My son never had any expectations in his life. Today I failed as a father Radhu and all because of you. I will never forgive you for this” said Tej jerking her hand and left from there to his room. Radhika collapsed on floor and said “I know dad. And I will not forgive myself for what I did with Bhayyu. I know how much bhayyu loves her. I told him many times to express it to her but he was hesitant always. And I cannot blame Gini for that; she loves Nitin not my bhayyu. She is the most important person in my life. Even if she marries bhayyu I know she will never love him. And it will pain bhayyu more Dad. I’m the worst sister in the world. I’m sorry bhayyu. I’m sorry” She closed her eyes letting the tears flow.
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“Ishan” said Suchitra sitting beside him when he was sobbing upset in his room. “Badi maa” said Ishan hugging her. “Kya hua beta” said she caressing his her. Ishan narrated her everything. “Shhh. Now relax. Tujhe Radhu ko manaana hoga beta. Gini uske liye sabse important hai. When it comes to her Radhu will not forgive anybody. Now you have to support her in her battle, she has decided right thing. And you have to cool her” said Suchitra caressing his hair. “And we are in for cool Radhu mission” said rest of his family standing at his door. He smiled through his tears and signed them to have their family hug. All ran and sat for group hug. Suchithra looked at them and smiled
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“Rachu was right Dadu. As a brother I should have been more careful” said Kabeer wiping the single tear which dropped from his eye when he was standing near the window looking at the dark sky and Dadi placed her hand on his shoulder. “Kabeer relax beta. Nothing is out of control still. You know Gini loves Nittu and you have to be with Rachna now” said Dadu. “But Gini will be alone Dadu. She has to fight alone. I cannot let it happen. Though it hurts anyone I’m with my Gini. For me what she wants is important whether it is right or not” said Kabeer. “But she will be unhappy all her life Kabeer. You want it to happen?” asked Dadi turning him to her side. “I’m confused Dadu. I don’t know what to do. I cannot leave my Gini alone. She is my life. I have no family other than you and her” said Kabeer tearing. “I know beta. Magar Nitin bhi tho tera bhai hai na” said Dadu. “I’m not against anybody Dadu. I’m just standing with my Gini. Even if it hurts anybody I don’t care. I won’t leave her alone” said Kabeer and headed to his room. Dadu stared the sky and said “Why Bhagwan ji. So many complications” and headed to her room.
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“Manny” said Pratima sitting beside Manny who was staring ground lost. He hugged her and sobbed “Why it happens with my Nittu always Maa. When he lost his Dad you know na how he was. Again Wahe Guru is playing with his life. He cannot live without Ragu maa. He cannot and who knows it better than me.” said Manny. “Beta think from Gini’s point of view also. She loves her dad more than anybody” said Pratima. “Though she refuse it maa she loves Nitin with the same intensity as she loves her dad. I will not let her hurt herself. I will fight the world to make them together, they deserve to be in each others life. It’s mine Manpreet Chadda’s promise” said Manny determined. Pratima looked at him teary eyed. She knew what Ragini was for him and how much Nitin’s happiness mattered to him. He was fighting a battle within himself. A battle between Nitin’s best friend Manny and Ragini’s senior ji.
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“Shru” said Arjun sitting beside her. “I’m struggling Arjun. I’m confused” said Shruthi with tears in her eyes. Sujata came and sat beside her. She hugged her and sobbed. “Maa I’m damn confused one side it is my Nittz bro who loves me so much. And other side it is Gini. She risked her life for me. Now what should I do? Should I stand with her or should I fight with her. Nitzz bro lover her maa, he loves her madly. I have seen his madness. But that time I was not in a state to grasp anything. Again I’m responsible for her pain. I always will be responsible for her sorrows. I have always given her pain. I should have realized it earlier but I failed as a best no as bestest friend I failed mom. I failed as a sister also. Why did I get diverted. It is all because of my stupidity that they are suffering again maa. I’m biggest stupid in the world. When Gini was in ICU and her…. her pulse was dropping Nittzzz bro ran… ran like a maniac as if his life was going away. Still I did not realize maa. I’m such a bad sister” said Shruthi struggling to speak. “Shru. You have to be your Nittzz bro’s strength now. He needs you bacha” said Arjun caressing her hair and looked at Sujatha with painful eyes. “Shru baby listen to me” said Sujatha cupping her face. “You have to stand with Gini now. She needs you. Don’t force her to accept anything. Bappa hai na sab unpe chod de. You do your duty as her bestest friend. I know it’s difficult but you need to do it. You know how stubborn she is and you also know how stubborn your Nittzz bro is. But Gini needs you more baby. And don’t fight just stand with Gini in all her struggles. Now she will suffer more and she has nobody beside her. You have to be her healing power” said Sujatha with tears in her eyes. “And Arjun you have to stand beside Nittu as healing power. You both have to heal them with your friendship” said Sujata looking at Arjun. Arjun smiled with tears and complied.
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“Ginu ne khana khaya?” asked Shekar sitting on the dining table. “No” said Janaki weakly. He served the food in a plate and headed to Ragini’s room. “Ginu bacha” said Shekar entering Ragini’s room. She wiped her tears and composed herself. Shekar sat beside her with the food plate and forwrded his hand full of morsel. Ragini smiled and ate it. “Naraz ho mujhse?” asked Shekar. “No dadda.” said Ragini controlling her paining throat. “Then why did not you come for dinner down?” asked her feeding the next byte. “Wo dadda..” she struggled to say. “I know bacha you need time to forget him” said Shekar. The word forget him stopped Ragini’s heartbeat for a moment and broke the barrier to her flooding tears. She tried hard to control them but she could not. Shekar looked at her. It pained him to see her like that. But he has to do this. He continued “But you have to forget him. You are engaged to Varun, before your marriage happens you have to come out of it” and feeded the last morsel to Ragini who was forcing herself to take the food inside. “Dadda” called Ragini when Shekar was at her door when he was going back. “I cannot forget him. Sorry” said Ragini and closed her eyes letting the hot tears from her eyes bending her head. She only knew how much it pained to admit it. It pierced Shekar’s heart. First time Ragini said she cannot do something what her dadda told. He closed his fist angry. A tear dropped from his eye. He wiped it and said “Gini if you say me to stop my stubbornness I will but you have to live all your life in a guilt that you broke your Dadda. And I promise I cannot get myself back” heading out angry. Janaki looked both of them and sobbed. Ragini held her Golu and burst into a silent bitter cry.
“I love you” Nitin’s words flashed in front of her eye. She remembered how she confessed her feelings and their kiss. She touched her lips still feeling Nitin’s lips and closed her eyes. “I shouldn’t have accepted my feelings Golu. Now he will not back off” said Ragini holding her teddy tightly. “And I will not back off. I cannot hurt Dadda. I already have hurt him a lot and I will fight the world for my dadda’s happiness” said Ragini wiping her tears determined. “What should I do now Kanha ji” said Janaki looking up as she listened Ragini’s words.
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“You won’t leave me na” said Ragini hugging Nitin on terrace when she was drunk. “Never” said Nitin keeping his chin on her head. “Promise?” asked Ragini like a kid. “Pakka promise”

Nitin opened his eyes which had tears. “I will not brake my Promise Ragu. I will not” said Nitin looking at the dark sky from his room window. A tear dropped from his eye.

“tere sath mera hai naseeb juda tujhe paake adhura na raha
kyunki tum hi ho ab tum hi ho zindagi ab tum hi ho
chain bhi mera dard bhi meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho
Ragini stood near her window and stared the dark sky
Tum hi ho tum hi ho arz bhi mera marz bhi
chain bhi mera dard bhi meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho (Meri Aashiqui female version)
She remembered her and Nitin’s fighting and the way he used to cool her. His and her dance. Their prayers in Gurudwara. Their moments after her accident. And in camp and cultural fest.
Tere liye hi jiya mai khudko jo yu dediya hai
teri wafa ne mujhko sambhala saare ghamo ko dil se nikala
Mai jo mit bhi gaya tho wajood mera sada tujhme rahe zinda (He remembered how he pushed all the men to hold her when she was slipping down)
Kyunki tum hi ho ab tum hi ho
kyunki tum hi ho ab tum hi ho zindagi ab tum hi ho
chain bhi mera dard bhi meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho
Ragini closed her eyes and sobbed not able to control the pain
Tum hi ho tum hi ho zindagi ab tum hi ho
chain bhi mera dard bhi meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho
As the music continued the screen faded on both of their faces. The night was dark and their souls were struggling to lighten themselves.
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I know this is emotional and making you people cry but this was needed. Now you have to see the next shade of Ragini Nitin’s love. I hope you will enjoy their Tashan. And the pain also. But here everyone’s point of view was necessary so it became long. Actually it is just continuation of last chapter. Sorry guys there are no RagNit scenes from last 2 update sorry if you people are feeling I’m dragging their seperation thats why I’m giving updates back to back. As you people wait for my story I will wait for you people to read it I know I’m crazy. Though they are away don’t you feel they are together? And now they will meet after a day of separation. How will they face each other. Aren’t you people excited. Drop in your comments.